Spain had just reached the final of Euro 2025, but there was a serious look on captain Irene Paredes’ face as she spoke to the media after the win over Germany in Zurich last Wednesday. “Come on, tía, we have to celebrate,” interrupted a beaming Cata Coll, the goalkeeper well aware that those moments do not come around very often. Outside, her teammates were doing just that: Cristina Martín-Prieto was…
Morecambe have been suspended from the National League with immediate effect due to financial issues. In a statement released on Monday, the National League’s compliance and licensing committee said it had met to “debate the on-going concerns surrounding Morecambe Football Club and its compliance with National League rules” and discussed “the club’s ability to meet its financial obligations” for the 2025-26 season. “It was decided further sanctions must be imposed,…
BASEL, Switzerland — Lucy Bronze revealed after helping England defend their European Championship title that she had played the entirety of the tournament with a fractured tibia. Bronze was exceptional throughout the Euros as the Lionesses backed up their Euro 2022 triumph with the title in Switzerland this time around. She was one of England’s standout players and was frequently praised by her teammates for her unrelenting work-rate and inspirational…
Liverpool have enquired about young striker Idrissa Gueye, while Manchester City and Manchester United are ready to move for Gianluigi Donnarumma with Paris Saint-Germain close to signing his replacement. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Liverpool, Bayern agree €75m Díaz deal – Arteta hopes Gyökeres will transform Arsenal –…
Spain captain Irene Paredes said she believes that the attitude towards women’s football in the country are changing after their 2023 World Cup victory in Australia. The reigning world champions have reached the final of a European Championship for the first time and will face old foes England on Sunday in a rematch of the World Cup final, where Spain won 1-0. Since their 2023 victory, Paredes, 34, said that…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has said applications for the national team’s vacant head coach role that claimed to be from Pep Guardiola and Xavi were “not genuine.” The AIFF’s national team director told The Times of India on Thursday that ex-Barcelona coach Xavi’s name was on the list of applicants. The report also quoted an AIFF technical committee member saying the his candidacy was deemed too expensive to…
ZURICH — This tournament has felt different for Spain. While they entered Euro 2025 as reigning world champions and favorites, they’ve never been further than the semifinals before. And, amid many off-pitch battles since their 2023 World Cup victory in Australia, their fight to be recognized for their football, and not for the events that followed, has pushed them onward. There are old wounds to be healed in this clash…
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano will be without stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba vs. visiting FC Cincinnati after MLS opted on Friday to issue each a one-game suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night. MLS notified both clubs about the decision on Saturday’s match scheduled for Chase Stadium. League rules state that any player who chooses not to participate in the event without…
Alexander Isak was not included in Newcastle United’s squad for the preseason tour of Asia amid ongoing speculation about his future with the club. Newcastle, who selected a 30-man squad for the trip including new signing Anthony Elanga, have said that Isak will miss the tour with a minor thigh injury. Sources told ESPN earlier this week that Al Hilal have explored a deal for Isak. Isak has also been…
With a 3-1 win over the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday night, MLS stole back regional bragging rights through a victory in the 29th edition of the league’s All-Star Game. Carried by goals from Sam Surridge, Brian White and match MVP Tai Baribo in front of a packed crowd at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, the evening and encompassing All-Star festivities throughout the week will go down as a well-deserved…